Title My friend Dahmer : a graphic novel / [text and illustrations] by Derf Backderf ; [editor, Charles Kochman].

SRP 2013 REVIEW: This book was an interesting look at the Jeffrey Dahamer, the seriel killer, as a teen. Every time I think of Dahmer, I wonder how any person could do what he did. This book helps to answer that question. It shows Dahmer as a troubled and lonely youth who came from a broken family and traveled through a school system where his problems were either never noticed or simply ignored. After reading this book, I wondered if Dahmer (and his victims) could have been spared if someone had ever taken the time to get involved in a this loner's life. This book could be used for a springboard to discussions of topics such as emotional problems, hish school social issues, and bullying. Warning: though there are no illustrations showing murder--except for that of a fish, it is hinted at, and there are illustrations of dead animals and skeletons, and some of the scenes are obviously disturbing. Though it is a graphic novel, it is not for young children!